Where To Eat in Chicago

Daily Archives: April 11, 2013

Sausage worth singing about at Big Guys
Don't let the tiny storefront with the sloped roof fool you into thinking Big Guys serves up standard fast food fare. Sure you can pick up a Chicago-style hot dog at Big Guys, but meat grinders are a mainstay in their open kitchen and O'Conner and his …Read more on Elmwood Park Elm Leaves

The Long Thoughts
His work depicts a city wearing social issues on its sleeve—from the banality of teenage boredom to the severity of racial tension and territorialism—that have remained relevant to contemporary Chicago. The son of a Polish immigrant, Dybek … Yet …Read more on The Chicago Weekly

30 dishes to eat while visiting Chicago
Deep-dish pizza at Pequod's. This Lincoln Park pizzeria takes Chicago-style deep dish to a new level. You still get that thick, saucy pie, but with a caramelized cheese crust as the grand finale. I recommend pepperoni and mushroom; prices start at $ 10 …Read more on RedEye Chicago (blog)

Voice of The Southern 4/11
The Republican leader said “the state has been 'super-sizing' their (Chicago schools) lunch — to the tune of $ 772 million additional funding they receive each year through special considerations and grant lines.” Comparable downstate funding is about …Read more on The Southern

McAuliffe, Warner attend Equality Virginia dinner
Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on Saturday reaffirmed his support of marriage rights for same-sex couples during Equality Virginia's annual dinner that took place at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. “It was two months ago that …Read more on Chicago Phoenix

Five ways to spend your summer
For everyone else looking to get away before then, airplane tickets to the Big Apple are one click away, and a road trip to Chicago is even easier on the wallet. This summer potentially holds the trip of a lifetime, so be sure to check out some museums …Read more on St. Louis Jewish Light

Rick Bayless on the San Francisco Restaurant Scene
Top Chef Master and Chicago superchef Rick Bayless (Frontera Grill and Topolobampo) was in San Francisco this week for the IACP Conference and Awards – his newest cookbook Frontera: Margaritas, Guacamoles and Snacks was nominated for the Wine, Beer and …Read more on Zagat (blog)